The Filipino company is taking its search for opportunities on the industrial side abroad, by buying stakes in companies in Thailand and Indonesia. The former will give it access to a huge growth market, although competition will be fierce.

Once upon a time, investing in water in China was a no-brainer, but when margins plummeted after bruising battles between foreign and local players saw American and European names fall in the face of strong state support for local brands that had learnt from foreign competitors, the sprawling Chinese market became a playground exclusively for Chinese companies. Nevertheless, within this group there is a distinction between those that are well connected and savvy enough to maintain contacts amidst Beijing’s sweeping winds of political change,...
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China Industrial Water Markets: Opportunities and partnerships in the new focus on industrial wastewater treatment

The introduction of more stringent environmental regulations will drive increased investment in advanced water treatment technologies within the Chinese industrial sector. Find out how this development is creating opportunities for international companies to break into the Chinese industrial water market.